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Sweet Potato Pie Cookies

Delightful bite-sized cookies that embody the comforting flavors of sweet potato pie, perfect for sharing and enjoying with tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • to taste pecans for topping
  • to taste cinnamon sugar for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pierce potato, microwave for 5–7 minutes or roast at 400°F for 45–60 minutes. Scoop out flesh and mash until smooth.
  2. Beat softened butter and sugars until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg, vanilla, and mashed sweet potato; mix until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until no flour streaks remain.
  5. Scoop 1-tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  2. Allow cookies to sit on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and chopped pecans for a cozy touch. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or layer with parchment and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in a low oven before serving.